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Lavinia

[ luh-vin-ee-uh ]

/ ləˈvɪn i ə /

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noun

Roman Legend. the daughter of Latinus and second wife of Aeneas.

a female given name.

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Words nearby Lavinia

Lavern, La Verne, laverock, La Vida Breve, Lavigne, Lavinia, lavish, Lavoisier, Lavoisier, Antoine, lavolta, law

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Example sentences from the Web for Lavinia

Enter Lavinia, the Romanian facial goddess, working at Paul Labrecque Salon.
Gal With a Suitcase: New York's Best Pampering Spots|Jolie Hunt|February 11, 2011|DAILY BEAST
When the Countess Lavinia left the library she went instantly and stealthily to the foot of the great stairway.
The Rake's Progress|Marjorie Bowen
The Countess Lavinia was silent, wearily struggling with tumultuous sobs that hurt her breast.
The Rake's Progress|Marjorie Bowen
The Countess Lavinia slowly turned her head and fixed her distended eyes on the speaker.
The Rake's Progress|Marjorie Bowen

Oh, you understand none of it, none; but at least be silent, do not defend the Countess Lavinia to me.
The Rake's Progress|Marjorie Bowen
A letter from Lavinia has come to me all the way from California.
A Confederate Girl's Diary|Sarah Margan Dawson

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